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The former European Footballer of the Year missed out on the 2003 final defeat against AC Milan through suspension and admitted winning the Champions League would be a dream end to his glittering career with the Old Lady of Turin.

'Maybe you think I'm still young but I'm almost 37. I will quit at the end of the season, no matter how well we do in the Champions League or Serie A. The decision is final and I don't think I will change my mind – I don't need to. It is the right time to quit,' said Nedved.

'I'm still enjoying playing but considering my physical and mental condition I understand that the time has come to make way for younger players – they deserve to play.

'I would love to finish my career with victory in the Champions League,' he said. 'We haven't got a good result in the first match but it's not over yet. Anything can happen in the return. I think it is 55-45 to them right now. It will be difficult, but not impossible.'